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DE GAULLE, General Charles (1890–1970)
General Charles de Gaulle led France’s government-in-exile during the Second World War and set up the headquarters of the Free French Forces at 4 Carlton Gardens. He later became the President of France.
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Guy Gibson, an RAF pilot who led the ‘Dambusters’ raid, is commemorated on a blue plaque at 32 Aberdeen Place, St John's Wood.
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Grants support community projects at English Heritage sites across Penrith
The National Lottery Heritage Fund awards £20,000 to support local community initiatives
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Above the entrance to the late medieval abbot’s house at Rievaulx Abbey is a sculpted sandstone panel dating to around 1500. The panel provides insights into the beliefs of the monks who lived at Rievaulx and can be used as a way of interpreting medieval representations of Gabriel coming to Mary.
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9 things you didn't know about St George
How did our St George's Day traditions become linked to our national identity? Can you identify the myth behind the legend? Find out the truth about St George.
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An Interview with Cressida Cowell
This year, our Halloween adventure trails have been inspired by Cressida Cowell, author of the best-selling Wizards of Once series. We caught up with her to find out how she ended up writing her books and where she gets her inspiration from. Plus, she gives us her expert tips on writing and illustrating.
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History of St Catherine’s Oratory
A brief history and description of St Catherine’s Oratory, a tall tower built in 1328 on one of the highest points of the Isle of Wight
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View images that explore the story of the Stonehenge landscape, its communities and how they were changed by the First World War.